Gone Girl
Overview: On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick’s clever and beautiful wife disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-year isn’t doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but passages from Amy’s diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge. Under mounting pressure from the police and the Medai -as well as Amy’s fiercely doting parents – the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter – but is he really a killer?
Pages: 419 Pages
Writer: Gillian Flynn
Recommendations: Girl on the Train, The By Paula Hawkins – Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The By Stieg Larsson – Angels and Demons By Dan Brown
This book follows the captivating character of Amy, or at least the person the fictional book series is based on. Initially, she appears as the victim of the story when she goes missing, while her husband Nick comes across as the biggest jerk on the planet. They both meet in New York, where they are both writers, but end up losing their jobs due to cutbacks in the magazine industry. With Nick’s father falling ill and his sister needing care, they decide to move back to his hometown in Missouri. Amy feels isolated and longs for her previous life in New York, which she deemed perfect.
As the story unfolds, suspicions arise that Nick may have killed his wife, and he is portrayed as an uncaring, self-centered, and abusive husband. The plot is intriguing and keeps readers guessing about the outcome, introducing a variety of eccentric characters. Just when you think you have it all figured out, the story takes a dramatic turn. The first half of the book is filled with suspense, earning it a solid 5-star rating.
However, the second half of the book falls short of expectations. The story begins to drag on, filled with filler content that adds little to the plot. While the twist is impressive, the ending fails to deliver, ultimately diminishing the overall rating. Despite this, the book is still enjoyable for the majority of its pages, providing entertainment and intrigue.
In conclusion, this book is a rollercoaster of emotions, with highs and lows that keep readers engaged. While the ending may not be as satisfying as hoped, the journey through the story is worth the read. So, grab a copy and prepare for a wild ride through the tangled web of Amy and Nick’s lives.